2.4.6 Appropriate consideration should be given to the payment mechanism at an early stage in the development of a PPP project. The payment parameters should be realistic and fair to support the long-term partnership. The public agency should also seek feedback from the private sector when developing the payment mechanism.
2.4.7 Before developing the payment mechanism, the public agency should ensure that:
a) Service delivery can be objectively measured;
b) Both quantity and quality of service can be measured; and
c) Availability and performance standards are measurable, recordable and realistic.
2.4.8 The payment mechanism should also be objective, transparent and easy to operate.